Ginseng and Rhino Horn Powder

Ginseng and Rhino Horn Powder,For children with cold-induced stagnation during seasonal epidemics, presenting with cough, phlegm-induced wheezing and chest fullness, palpitations and anxiety, and either constipation or diarrhea; as well as for all cases of wind-heat where taking ordinary cooling medications causes diarrhea and reduced appetite.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Rhino Horn Powder

Chinese Name : 人参生犀散

Drug Formulation

Ginseng (sliced, root base removed) 3 qian, Xianhu (root base removed) 7 qian, Licorice (roasted until yellow) 2 qian, Platycodon 5 qian, Apricot Kernel (skin and tip removed, lightly sun-dried, ground into powder) 5 qian.

Source

*Direct Decisions on Pediatric Medicines and Syndromes*, Volume Lower.

Processing

Grind the first four ingredients into a powder; then add the apricot kernels and sift the mixture through a coarse sieve.

Benefits

For children with cold-induced stagnation during seasonal epidemics, presenting with cough, phlegm-induced wheezing and chest fullness, palpitations and anxiety, and either constipation or diarrhea; as well as for all cases of wind-heat where taking ordinary cooling medications causes diarrhea and reduced appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; boil with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen; strain and take warm after meals.

Ginseng and Rhino Horn Powder,*Direct Decisions on Pediatric Medicines and Syndromes*, Volume Lower.,For children with cold-induced stagnation during seasonal epidemics, presenting with cough, phlegm-induced wheezing and chest fullness, palpitations and anxiety, and either constipation or diarrhea; as well as for all cases of wind-heat where taking ordinary cooling medications causes diarrhea and reduced appetite.

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